The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) is seeking a highly experienced and skilled MILDEC (Military Deception) Planner to support joint Information planning efforts at a Combatant Command headquarters. This position requires a top-secret/SCI clearance and a seasoned professional capable of synchronizing deception operations with multi-domain information capabilities.
This position is on a future contract pending award announcement.
Primary Responsibilities:
Deception Planning: Develop and integrate deception objectives, narratives, and supporting CONOPs that align with commander’s intent and the broader OIE campaign.
Adversary Analysis: Analyze enemy decision processes (e.g., OODA loop) and intelligence collection systems to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
Deception Story Development: Craft believable, sensor-verifiable deception narratives supported by operations and activities.
Integration with Information Forces ’IRCs’: Coordinate deception effects with OPSEC, MISO, Cyber, and EW to enhance operational security.
Deconfliction & Security: Ensure all deception plans are synchronized with real operations with coordination across OPSEC and Intel (J2).
Assessment & Adaptation: Monitor adversary behavior via intelligence capabilities, evaluate success using MOP/MOE, and refine plans accordingly.
Liaison & Coordination: Provide direct liaison and integration with CCMD staff, subordinate units, and JIIM partners, ensuring all deception operations support overarching strategic mission sets
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of MILDEC strategic/operational planning experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Expertise in the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP)
One or more of the following Courses:
Joint Military Deception Training Course (JMTC)
Service Level MILDEC Course
MILDEC Theater Operations Course (MDTOC)
Demonstrated ability to perform at a strategic/joint level with minimal guidance
Experience drafting MILDEC plans, orders, and strategy assessments
Expert oral and written communication skills; ability to represent CCMD in interagency environments
Valid DoD TS/SCI clearance with ongoing eligibility
U.S. citizenship and U.S. passport eligibility
May require CONUS/OCONUS travel and occasional shift/weekend responsibility
Preferred Qualifications
Experience at the CCMD or Joint Staff level
Familiarity with HUMINT or Counterintelligence integration
Previous experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) or Special Technical Operations (STO)
Operational experience in CENTCOM, INDOPACOM, or AFRICOM AORs
Graduate-level education in strategic communications, IO, or national security
Security Clearance
Active TS/SCI required
EIO2024
Original Posting:June 12, 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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